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Guttering repair on 3 story townhouse

beefturnmail
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in Is this quote fair?
Hi,

I've been quoted £150 to repair a gap between two sections of guttering (causing a leak) on a 3 story town house. Bloke said despite being a small job, quote was higher because it's 3 stories up - does this seem fair? In Bexley (SE London).

Thanks

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  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    beefturnmail wrote: »
    Hi,

    I've been quoted £150 to repair a gap between two sections of guttering (causing a leak) on a 3 story town house. Bloke said despite being a small job, quote was higher because it's 3 stories up - does this seem fair? In Bexley (SE London).

    Thanks

    Nope. Get your window cleaner to do it and he'll ask for £40.
  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,092 Forumite
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    GlynD wrote: »
    Nope. Get your window cleaner to do it and he'll ask for £40.

    You'll be lucky to find a window cleaner that does 3rd storey's!!
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
  • Lorian
    Lorian Posts: 6,498 Forumite
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    It would only seems high if you are expecting him to put up a ladder that high on his own, no one footing it, and climb up with parts and fix without holding on?

    I guess the costs covers hire of a mobile access platform or some sort of tower, and would seem reasonable to me.

    Even if it doesn't he'll need the fee for the life insurance policy.
  • martinthebandit
    martinthebandit Posts: 4,422 Forumite
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    sounds like a bargain to me.
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